China June 13, 2023 Chinese lending rate cut generates 3% oil price hike Global oil prices rose by over 3% Tuesday as China's central bank lowered a short-term lending rate for the first time in nearly a year.
US June 13, 2023 Pfizer warns of impending shortage of syphilis treatment drug as infections rise Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has issued a warning regarding a potential shortage of Bicillin L-A, a drug used to treat syphilis and bacterial infections in children.
India June 13, 2023 India probes bribery allegations that a regulator helped switch test samples of possibly toxic cough syrup Authorities in India have launched an investigation into a local pharma regulator who may have been bribed to switch tests samples of a cough syrup linked to child deaths in Gambia.
India June 13, 2023 11% of India’s population is diabetic, government study estimates According to an Indian government study between 2008 and 2020, 11% of the country’s population is diabetic, more than what was previously estimated.
Europe June 9, 2023 Devout Catholic pilgrim becomes heroic 'backpack hero' in France A contemporary pilgrim on a journey across France's cathedrals became a hero after he used his Catholic faith as a source of strength to confront a man who had stabbed four children.
Ukraine June 9, 2023 Intense fighting erupts in Ukraine as counterattack begins Moscow and Kyiv reported heavy fighting in Ukraine, signaling the start of the Ukrainian counterattack against occupying forces. The U.S. will provide extra security assistance for Ukraine.
Europe June 6, 2023 Italy's government sees no need for direct investment in Stellantis as carmaker thrives Italy's Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti stated Monday that the Italian government doesn't see the need to invest in carmaker Stellantis, as the company is performing well.
US June 6, 2023 Sri Lanka to reduce drug prices by 16% as financial crisis eases Sri Lanka's Health Minister announced that the country will reduce the prices of 60 essential medications by 16% starting June 15, just as the country sees relief from a financial crisis.
Europe May 11, 2023 Portugal may start banning smoking to outdoor areas, limit tobacco sales Portugal may soon ban outdoor smoking starting Oct. 23 in a move aimed at raising a tobacco-free generation by 2040. Portugal also plans to limit tobacco sales.
India May 11, 2023 India builds more hospitals to accommodate growing population, but doctors remain in short supply India’s doctor-to-patient ratio has hit a new high as the country’s population surges. While the country is building more hospitals, health care workers are in short supply.
China April 29, 2023 Temple visits up in China as unemployed college graduates pray to find jobs Jobless university graduates in China are seeking solace in temples as they struggle to find employment in an economy still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.